Dr Hassan Farhangi, the founder of Word Therapy, is an immigrant himself and deeply understands the multifaceted definitions and emotional landscape of migration. Being thoroughly familiar with the various traumas associated with relocation, he has successfully utilised a powerful command of language to provide invaluable services to hundreds of immigrants in the UK, transforming their lives. The Word Therapy method in this domain relies on a fresh, reframed reading of migration, delivered through structured workshops and private sessions.
1. Redefining and Reframing the Concept of ‘Migration’:
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Traditional Interpretation: Migration is often defined through heavy, burdensome vocabulary such as loss, uprooting, displacement, and alienation.
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Word Therapy Approach: Transforming mental vocabulary from “forced exile or deprivation” to “expanding life’s boundaries and a rebirth,” enabling individuals to focus on new potentials rather than the pain of separation.
2. Identifying and Healing Migration Trauma:
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Processing the root psychological distress caused by cultural shifts, the loss of previous social status, and unresolved challenges within a new environment.
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Converting trauma through verbal tools into opportunities for self-awareness and empowerment within the host society (specifically within the UK).